Managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Santiam State Forest Rock Creek Campsites sits along a creek in the hills outside Gates, with sites available from May through September. Drive-in sites run $20 per night; walk-in sites cost $15. Amenities are basic but functional: three trash cans, a porta-potty, and picnic tables. The campground is ADA accessible, allows pets and campfires, and includes trash service. Nearby, Santiam State Forest Dispersed near Mill City provides a more open dispersed alternative for campers who want fewer facilities. Rock Creek makes a straightforward base for anyone looking to spend a few nights in the Santiam forest.
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Map & DirectionsSantiam State Forest Rock Creek Campsites is located in Oregon near Gates
Directions
From Salem take Highway 22 east 28 miles until you reach Mill City. Turn right onto 1st Street and take a left, right, and a slight left after crossing the Santiam River, staying on 1st Street. Turn left again on Kingwood and follow it for approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Rock Creek Rd. Continue straight ahead as the main road turns left. Then take the next right. Drive 1 mile to Rock Creek Campsites.
Coordinates
44.72182447 N
122.44295181 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 54 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr 3 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 20 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr 43 min from Eugene, OR


